Lin's Distribution Corp
A2721 W Willetta St, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-66382
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Jul 23, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 24, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ware washing procedures and equipment cleaning procedures with PIC.
2025
Nov 26, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No production in room near sauce production or front entrance of production floor. Areas used for equipment storage only. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: storage at hand sinks, where to wash
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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No paper towels at sink near 3-compartment sink near sauce production room. Person in charge placed paper towels at sink. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection.
May 1, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: Spray nozzles, labels on bottles
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed clean knives stored on speed rack underneath and on where employee personal items are designated. Blades and handles in contact with lids and straws and other components of personal drinking cups. Cleaned and sanitized utensils may not be stored in areas designated for personal items or under areas that are not shielded to intercept potential drips or other sources of contamination. Person in charge to rearrange area and train employees on storage for utensils. 4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed heavily scratched and scored cutting boards. Cutting surfaces should be in good repair and easily cleanable. Person in charge to have management order new cutting boards. 4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
2024
Nov 7, 2024Routine2 foundation3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: food storage, storage at hand sinks, spray nozzles, glove usage, labeling spray bottles, equipment maintenance, equipment sanitizing, food borne illness risk factors
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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No person on site with a food manager certification. Person in charge able to correctly answer questions related cold holding temperatures, hand washing, and sanitizing. Person in charge to inform management to schedule food manager exam 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation Observed employees using 3-compartment sink to wash hands, washing without soap, and washing for less than 20seconds. Employees must wash their hands using soap and water at a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility for at least 20 seconds. Person in charge had employees properly wash hands at hand washing station with soap and water. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Quat sanitizer dispenser at 3-compartment sink unable to produce a strength of at least 150ppm. All sanitizing equipment must be in working order. Person in charge to schedule maintenance on unit and manually prepare solution until unit can dispense a strength of 15-400ppm. 4-203.13 - Core: Pressure Measuring Devices, Mechanical Warewashing Equipment
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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No hot water readily available at hand washing trough and hand wash sink in sauce room. Person in charge turned on water valve and hot water at 100*F was available. 5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Predefined Comment: Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Observed jackets, water bottles, and coffee tumblers stored on prep tables and conveyer belts where clean dishes are stored and food is prepped. Areas designated for employees for clothing, and to drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Person in charge had employees move personal belongings and will assign a designated area by next routine inspection. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Feb 14, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Prior to inspection, person in charge informed me of no use to hand washing trough, and dumpling and salt manufacturing areas. Hot water is temporarily closed in those areas. Hot water maintains readily available in restrooms, 3-compartment sinks, and hand washing stations in wonton prep area. Person in charge to inform department once areas are open and hot water is restored.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: When to wash, hot water availabilityNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Signer: Jerry Wang,Review Notes: QA,Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: B
Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed employees using sanitizer solution at 3-compartment sink to wash hands. Employees must wash their hands using soap and water at a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Person in charge had employee wash hands at hand washing station with soap and water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking Observed jackets, water bottles, and coffee tumblers stored on prep tables and conveyer belts where clean dishes are stored and food is prepped. Areas designated for employees for clothing, and to drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Person in charge had employees move personal belongings and will assign a designated area by next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 7, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
This inspection was conducted with the area’s inspector, Alysha R. To discuss about backflow prevention and plumbing issued that the area inspector noted in the last site inspection. At this time, the owner had provided separate water lines for the clothes washing machine and chemical dispensers. Also, the washing machine has been relocated in a separate room.However, inspector noted that the hot water lines inside the restrooms are installed backward and only go up to 74*F. Within 24 hours, please provide hot water inside the restrooms to 110*F or higher. Hand sinks with tempered mixing valves must be at 95-100*F. Switch the hot and cold-water lines at the restrooms’ hand sinks. Provide point of service water heaters, an insta-hot for for each hand sink to ensure hot water in the restrooms or provide a recirculation pump to ensure hot water must be at point of service within 45 seconds upon activation. Provide a video of the corrections to the area inspector.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report is auto-emailed to owner.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngage
Nov 7, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, new lines have been installed and washing machine as been relocated to separate room.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: recirculation pump for areas 60ft away from water heaterNo county legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Jerry Wang
Oct 20, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment has continued to keep washing machine disconnected until reinspection with plan review on 11/7/2023 at 9:30am.
Oct 16, 2023Routine1 priorityB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: usage of handwash sink, storage of paper towels, and y-valve attachmentsNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Signer: Jerry Wang,Award: B
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System Observed washing machine hooked up at mop sink with a y-valve, south of AVB. Waste water disposes from hose attached to unit directly into mop sink. Hose is laying in mop sink without one inch air gap. Person in charge removed connection and placed hose above mop sink. Inspector to reach out to establishment to provide further instruction on proper installation. Reinspection to occur by 10/20/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Oct 13, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Arrived onsite for routine inspection. Spoke with operator Frank L. via phone and confirmed operating hours. Updated information on permit.
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →